Suzuki Choinori

Suzuki Choinori
ManufacturerSuzuki
ProductionFebruary 2003 – August 2007
AssemblyJapan
Taiwan
ClassScooter/moped
Engine49 cc (3.0 cu in) OHV single-cylinder
Bore / stroke36.0 mm × 48.6 mm (1.42 in × 1.91 in)
Power1.5 kW (2.0 hp) @ 5500 rpm
Torque2.9 N⋅m (2.1 ft⋅lbf) @ 3500 rpm
Ignition typeCDI
TransmissionCVT
Frame typeTubular steel step-through
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork
Rear: N/A
BrakesFront: Drum
Rear: Drum
TiresFront: 80/90–10 34J
Rear: 80/90–10 34J
Rake, trail25°, 71 mm (2.8 in)
Wheelbase1,055 mm (41.5 in)
DimensionsL: 1,500 mm (59 in)
W: 620 mm (24 in)
H: 975 mm (38.4 in)
Weight39 kg (86 lb) (dry)
43 kg (95 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity3 L (0.79 U.S. gal; 0.66 imp gal)
Fuel consumption76 km/L (179 mpgUS; 215 mpgimp)

The Suzuki Choinori was a scooter built by Suzuki from 2003 to 2007. It was designed to minimize the use of materials in general and plastics and threaded fasteners in particular in order to minimize cost. The Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (in Japanese) named the Choinori as one of the 240 Landmarks of Japanese Automotive Technology.